Taimerica Newsletter

Florida Trend Cites Taimerica Research

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:24:31 GMT

In its article "Trade Missions are Expensive Alternatives", Florida Trend magazine agrees with and quotes recent Ed Bee research on the limitations of the David Birch small business job creation findings. Florida Trend is the major business news publication in Florida with a circulation of 57,000. In his article "Coming Full Circle: Is the Era of Small Business Over?" Ed describes the advisability of a balanced approach to economic development that addresses all of the avenues of job creation: entrepreneurship, branch locations, and plant expansion.

Kolzow’s Strategic Planning Course for LIDEA a Success; Updated Book Soon

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:23:30 GMT

The next course in the certification program administered by Taimerica for LIDEA, Strategic Planning, was taught by Taimerica’s Dave Kolzow on Nov. 17-18, 2009 at the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives in Baton Rouge and was a big success. The class consisted of 31 ED professionals, ED volunteers, and elected officials who worked a case study of an actual community. Dave has updated his landmark book Strategic Planning for Economic Development, and it will be available soon. To pre-order, call 985.626.9868 or email Charlotte at cbatson@taimerica.com.

Shale Gas: Site Selection Game-Changer

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:22:18 GMT

(as previously published in The Site Selection Energy Report)
In 2008, the Potential Gas Committee (PGC), a group of industry experts affiliated with the Colorado School of Mines, focused on shale gas resources as part of its biennial estimate of U.S. reserves. The PGC increased their previous reserve estimate from 2006 by a staggering 39 percent, the highest upward revision ever. Approximately two-thirds of the increase results from higher estimates of recoverable natural gas in shale formations. Although not every play will be commercial and contribute to those reserve estimates, here’s what we know: Shale Gas has a unique set of characteristics - an energy "perfect storm" - that will redefine the competitive landscape of states and communities.

Bastrop and Morehouse Parish Marketing

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:29:47 GMT

Click the link to download the marketing brochure "Need a skilled manufacturing workforce? Bastrop has it!" or to visit the Morehouse EDC website.

Taimerica’s Recovery Plan for the City of Bastrop is complete

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:27:44 GMT

Taimerica’s Recovery Plan for the City of Bastrop is complete, and shows that Bastrop has some valuable assets to market. A 90,000 sq. ft. available building and 1 million gallons of excess sewer capacity are both assets that will play a significant role in attracting new business.

Sec. Moret to Attend Bastrop Kickoff Meeting

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:26:06 GMT

Louisiana Secretary of Economic Development Stephen Moret is scheduled to be in Bastrop, Louisiana to help kick off the economic development strategic planning process funded by the State of Louisiana through Louisiana Economic Development.

Strategic Planning Course by Kolzow Coming Up With Updated Book

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:24:54 GMT

We’re looking forward to the next course in the certification program administered by Taimerica for LIDEA, Strategic Planning, to be taught by Taimerica’s Dave Kolzow on Nov. 17-18, 2009 at the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives in Baton Rouge. Dave has updated his landmark book Strategic Planning for Economic Development, and it will be made available to course participants at a discount.

Recession? What Recession? Who’s Seeing New Opportunities and Expanding?

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:23:22 GMT

Economists may debate the degree to which the economy is recovering, or not, but so far unemployment is close to 10% and increasing. There is still a lot of apprehension in this as-yet "jobless" recovery. Yet there are opportunities in every market for those who can spot them. What are the relevant trends? Which retailers are spotting them today, and who’s investing in new locations as a result?

June 2009 Article: Postcards from Africa

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:34:28 GMT

Taimerica was asked by the World Bank to develop and deliver a multi-day management seminar focused on training top management in investment promotion organizations in developing countries. Dave Kolzow recently completed the development and delivery of this workshop in Nairobi, Kenya.

April 2009 Article: Economic Development Myths and Realities

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:04:43 GMT

"A bad statistic is harder to kill than a vampire." Joel Best Do you accept any of the following statements as facts in Economic Development? âˆ™ Eighty percent of a community’s new employment stems from business expansions âˆ™ Small business dominates employment growth in the U.S. âˆ™ Startup companies, especially small businesses, account for almost all employment growth in the U.S. âˆ™ Relocating companies are an insignificant source of new jobs in a community If you agreed with even one of those statements, read on, because new information has put these statements in a new light.

February 2009 Article: Does Your Workforce Measure Up? How Do You Know?

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:03:57 GMT

Did you watch the Super Bowl? Did you watch it for the game or the commercials? If you watched it as much for the ads as for the game - as I did - then you probably couldn’t help but notice the spots for Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com. NOT noticing the woman screaming in her car was impossible, am I right? With thousands thrown out of work since last summer, the workforce is in flux, and knowing your workforce and training needs has clearly taken center stage among the biggest - if not THE biggest - issues in Economic Development for 2009. Innovation measures have captured this trend as well: the one and only IPO in the 4th quarter of 2008 was for a company in education. How can Economic Developers understand their workforce in the ways that matter, thereby understanding their competitive position against other labor markets?

January 2009 Article: Got Retail? Got Strategy for Keeping Retail?

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:02:44 GMT

This holiday shopping season, coming just after the meltdown of the financial markets, is make-or-break for many retailers. At least two dozen nationwide retail chains have announced store closures after January 1. After the dust settles, what’s the best strategy for communities to stop the leakage, especially if you’re in a smaller community? Where is your time, energy, and funding best spent in recruiting and business retention?